First Rotary, Rapier II

[feedtheworm]

I mentioned in an earlier post that when I finally got my tattooed pirate machine, I would share my thoughts.

I've only had the chance to line with it so far but I already like almost everything about it. The weight was a key factor in my trying a rotary in the first place. The reduced weight was every bit as helpful as I could have expected.
This machine was incredibly consistent and precise. I get the feeling I'll like it even more, the more I use it. The give stayed consistent. I hope that doesn't change with use.

The one draw back for lining is that I needed to slow down my hand quite a bit. Maybe that's something that I can fix when I play around with the power settings.
I would also suggest to anyone that wants one of these, get a 90 degree (right angle) rca. The jack on the top of the machine was a little awkward with my straight rca.

I've owned hundreds of coil machines over the years. I usually feel the need to rebuild them before I use them. Of the machines that don't get rebuilt right away, the rest get rebuilt after one use.
I can honestly say that this is the first machine I ever purchased that I am happy with. Can't wait to shade and color with it.

[The Limey]

Couldn't agree more, the transition from coils to a Rapier II is virtually non existent. I actually line pretty slowly so didn't have any problems with lining speed but I'd imagine you could up the voltage more.

[Big Oh]

This question might have been asked before but how many volts do you run your rapier's for lining? Do you use tight liners or traditional?

[feedtheworm]

Like I mentioned, I've only used it once so far. I was using a tight 7 around (if I remember correctly) 7.5 volts.

This question might have been asked before but how many volts do you run your rapier's for lining? Do you use tight liners or traditional?

[feedtheworm]

I've been using this for color recently and couldn't be happier. Saturday I did about three hours with it in what would normally take me 4 - 4.5 hours.
My customers are reporting less discomfort and faster (easier) healing.
I'm very impressed with this machine.

[feedtheworm]

After a terrible experience with a different rotary machine builder I am even more satisfied with Tattooed Pirate (Cary).

I was loving that machine for about three weeks and ran in to a problem. Cary was quick to respond and even quicker in handling the problem.
I will be receiving my machine back shortly and couldn't be happier with the service and support from Cary at Tattooed Pirate.

Cary is on the short list of who I will buy machines from in the future.